Pamlico County Health Data
Pamlico County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
48.7
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Pamlico County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pamlico | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 35.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.4% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pamlico | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pamlico | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pamlico | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pamlico County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pamlico County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Pamlico County, North Carolina.
Pamlico County has a mental health provider density of 121 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 32 per 100,000, also below the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 73.8 years, lower than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. In the county, 18.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Pamlico County is 12.5%, matching the North Carolina state average but exceeding the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pamlico County, North Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Pamlico County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.